tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post7303498668996097719..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: TAKING THEIR CUEDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30475304254238081632013-03-24T13:29:27.453+00:002013-03-24T13:29:27.453+00:00Airport security in the UK is the most stringent i...Airport security in the UK is the most stringent in the world. That includes passenger security, baggage and cargo security and the security of all who have access to sensitive areas of airports. It may well seem as though there is a lack of common sense or consistency. I have been denied the opportunity of carrying my cue in the passenger cabin but have then been given stainless steel cutlery with which to eat my meal accompanied by a glass bottle of wine. I also stood behind a captain who questioned the need for his flight briefcase to be searched. "Just making sure there is nothing that could threaten the security of the aircraft or its passengers sir !"<br />To which he replied "I am the pilot. If the mood took me, I am quite capable of making sure that the passengers do or don't get to their destination safely".<br />Until the world is rid of those who are determined to cause harm then we all have to live with a certain degree of inconvenience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-16346655914956725022013-03-24T09:58:00.270+00:002013-03-24T09:58:00.270+00:00At this rate the Stephen Lee announcement is going...At this rate the Stephen Lee announcement is going to be on the eve of the Worlds - not good! Get a move on WS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-20078756629621046382013-03-23T20:17:25.742+00:002013-03-23T20:17:25.742+00:00Re 4:04
Snooker players are supposed to put the o...Re 4:04<br /><br />Snooker players are supposed to put the object ball into the pocket, not the cue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55357441992920922402013-03-23T16:04:38.379+00:002013-03-23T16:04:38.379+00:00Re 11:22 would it be possible to design a telescop...Re 11:22 would it be possible to design a telescopic snooker cue, bit like a walking pole?<br /><br />If so you could push it into itself and pop it in your jacket pocket.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-65433312661112579012013-03-23T16:02:54.129+00:002013-03-23T16:02:54.129+00:00Which is more dangerous in a plane - a trombone or...Which is more dangerous in a plane - a trombone or clarinet(allowed) or snooker cue (not allowed)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87474591243902345102013-03-22T22:29:56.612+00:002013-03-22T22:29:56.612+00:00Of course the players themselves would never cause...Of course the players themselves would never cause any sort of discomfort with their cues inside the plane but if carried as a hand baggage, someone or a group with dangerous intentions might take and use the cues as a weapon. Chances are very slim but you never know and this is the actual problem with the cues unfortunately. I am very much with the idea to see this as a sponsorship deal and leave it to professional hands as DHL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-76094633689302323842013-03-22T14:01:05.865+00:002013-03-22T14:01:05.865+00:00"What about Lee.
Not a fan but, poor guy. He&..."What about Lee.<br />Not a fan but, poor guy. He's gonna be mighty pissed if he's acquitted. Must have lost a fortune !"<br />__________________________________<br /><br />he will be overjoyed if hes found guilty !!wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-15012614716155452392013-03-22T11:22:28.341+00:002013-03-22T11:22:28.341+00:00Why not cut your cue into 4 pieces (with screw joi...Why not cut your cue into 4 pieces (with screw joints) and then you could pop it in your hand luggage along with your hair gel :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-62639539494236773322013-03-22T11:08:34.180+00:002013-03-22T11:08:34.180+00:00Why don't they just put the cues on the same a...Why don't they just put the cues on the same aeroplanes as the players?<br />What could be more simple?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-64006588252523216782013-03-22T07:48:41.624+00:002013-03-22T07:48:41.624+00:0012:42 - spot on. I'm not one to big up the old...12:42 - spot on. I'm not one to big up the old regime, but for that disastrous tournament in Bahrain they did manage to do some deal with DHL with sponsor boards in return for getting the table and set taken there. Surely there is room to do something similar.<br /> <br />Incidentally, have they ever looked at chartering for long haul tournaments? There must always be 20+ people heading out from the UK so surely there would be a case for hiring a small private plane (then they could do what they like with the cues). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-79001816686308235252013-03-21T20:30:34.819+00:002013-03-21T20:30:34.819+00:00wheres the agipi blog dave?wheres the agipi blog dave?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-41015205968480514822013-03-21T16:47:55.394+00:002013-03-21T16:47:55.394+00:00What about Lee.
Not a fan but, poor guy. He's ...What about Lee.<br />Not a fan but, poor guy. He's gonna be mighty pissed if he's acquitted. Must have lost a fortune !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-30757004177889091382013-03-21T16:44:48.191+00:002013-03-21T16:44:48.191+00:00Remember the London Olympics last year - one of th...Remember the London Olympics last year - one of the big logistics companies moved all the sporting kit. I didn't hear about any ones javelin not turning up. "Global sport" or "boys club". All it needs is to spend some money.<br /><br />also yes where is the 13-14 calendar? presumably the players themselves have a draft? "Global sport" or "boys club".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87302050211936630252013-03-21T14:57:22.997+00:002013-03-21T14:57:22.997+00:002.11 - More like 2 months - the Q School started i...2.11 - More like 2 months - the Q School started in mid May last year with the first proper event qualifiers not starting until early June. I'm sure it will be announced before the start of the World Chp.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-38505561318325936862013-03-21T14:11:56.835+00:002013-03-21T14:11:56.835+00:00WS still dont have their calendar up for next seas...WS still dont have their calendar up for next season, which starts in a few weeks.<br />I wonder what their definition of "soon" is. Since last August the page is due to be updated "soon"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-53559802771535647262013-03-21T12:44:07.918+00:002013-03-21T12:44:07.918+00:00I remember at the time Steve Davis being displease...I remember at the time Steve Davis being displeased about the "no cues as hand luggage" rule. To quote the great man: "it's not a dangerous item...what are they scared I'm gonna do with it, roll the pilot up behind the yellow?"JIMO96noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21715903244632232992013-03-21T12:42:31.109+00:002013-03-21T12:42:31.109+00:00There has to be a serious business opportunity her...There has to be a serious business opportunity here Dave. Surely someone in the WSA could negotiate a deal with one of the carriers, be it, DHL/FedEx/UPS whereby the players cues are shipped before they play to an agreed destination beforehand & as part of that negotiation the players do not have to pay any over the top price for using such a service?John McBridehttps://twitter.com/JohnMcBrideIREnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-36458883981283035222013-03-21T12:31:20.955+00:002013-03-21T12:31:20.955+00:00Dave, the 5 Scottish representatives at the Europe...Dave, the 5 Scottish representatives at the European U-21 Snooker in Serbia at the moment had to play their first couple of matches with borrowed cues as theirs did not arrive. The cues followed a couple of days late but 4 of them are still without any luggage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-19034225106691667852013-03-21T12:28:54.031+00:002013-03-21T12:28:54.031+00:00Hi Dave! I've had my snooker cue mislaid on se...Hi Dave! I've had my snooker cue mislaid on several flights around America, and one damaged on a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago. So this is particularly good news for me! :)Alanhttp://www.snookerusa.com/noreply@blogger.com